How are homes heated in Jefferson Township (Boone County), IN?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Jefferson Township (Boone County), used by 64.1% (±12.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.0% heat with utility gas.
29.4% heat with electricity.
3.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.0% (±8.3 points)
- Electricity
- 29.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 3.9%
Heating fuel in Jefferson Township (Boone County)
| Fuel used most | Jefferson Township (Boone County) | Boone County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | 57.5% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 3.9% (±4.3 points) | 0.6% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 29.4% (±11.1 points) | 31.9% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 64.1% (±12.1 points) | 8.6% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 2.5% (±4.0 points) | 0.7% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | 0.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.
In Jefferson Township (Boone County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Boone County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Jefferson Township (Boone County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Boone County (31.9%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (31.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Jefferson Township (Boone County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Township (Boone County) | — | 29.4% (±11.1 points) | — |
| Advance | 4.0 mi | 24.4% (±11.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Thorntown | 5.3 mi | 19.0% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sugar Creek Township (Boone County) | 5.8 mi | 26.8% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Boone County) | 6.4 mi | 32.1% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Montgomery County) | 7.2 mi | 27.3% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Boone County) | 7.5 mi | 17.0% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Ross | 7.8 mi | 17.5% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Walnut Township (Montgomery County) | 7.9 mi | 19.1% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Boone County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marion Township (Boone County) | 10.7% (±9.0 points) |
| 2 | Jamestown | 5.2% (±7.8 points) |
| 3 | Jackson Township (Boone County) | 4.6% (±4.2 points) |
| 4 | Jefferson Township (Boone County) | 3.9% (±4.3 points) |
| 5 | Advance | 3.2% (±3.6 points) |
| 6 | Sugar Creek Township (Boone County) | 2.5% (±2.4 points) |
| 7 | Washington Township (Boone County) | 2.4% (±3.6 points) |
| 8 | Thorntown | 1.8% (±2.3 points) |
| 9 | Zionsville | 0.2% (±0.3 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Lebanon | 0.0% (±0.5 points) |
Showing 10 of 17 places in Boone County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Jefferson Township (Boone County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Jefferson Township (Boone County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Jefferson Township (Boone County), used by 64.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Jefferson Township (Boone County) heat with oil?
3.9% (±4.3 points) of occupied homes in Jefferson Township (Boone County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Jefferson Township (Boone County) have electric heat?
29.4% (±11.1 points) of occupied homes in Jefferson Township (Boone County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Jefferson township, Boone County, Indiana (county subdivision:37854, in state:18 county:011).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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